Contrasting storm impacts on gravel beaches - Examples from South England

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Abstract

Topographic surveys are used to assess response characteristics of eight gravel beaches to storm conditions across the south of England. Using profile volumes, pre- and post-storm, from surveys undertaken within a short temporal interval a quantitative assessment of beach response to corresponding wave conditions has been undertaken. Wide disparity in site response is found with contrasting accretionary and erosive behaviour observed un-correlated with nearshore hydrodynamics. In addition predictive runup corresponds poorly with measured effective runup.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2012, ICCE 2012
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages84-84
Volume33
ISBN (Print)9780989661119
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Oct 2012
Event33rd International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2012, ICCE 2012 - Santander, Spain
Duration: 1 Jul 20126 Jul 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference33rd International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2012, ICCE 2012
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySantander
Period1/07/126/07/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Oceanography

Keywords

  • Beach profile
  • Gravel
  • Runup
  • Storm response

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